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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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| + | [[File:U5_00_22.png|thumb|200px|A runic sign]] |
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| + | Since the first entry in the series, the ''Ultima'' games made use of the '''Runic Alphabet''' on its maps and game manuals (see especially [[The Book of Mystic Wisdom]] from ''[[Ultima IV]]''). Beginning with ''[[Ultima V]]'', it was also used for many of the in-game signs, books, etc. This alphabet is especially present in ''Ultima V'' and ''[[Ultima VI]]'', less so in ''[[Ultima VII]]'' and ''[[Ultima VII Part Two]]''. |
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| + | The ''[[Serpent_Isle_Magic#Special_Spells|Translation]]'' spell found in [[Serpent Isle]] can translate both these runes and the ancient [[Ophidians|Ophidian]] writing. |
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| − | Beginning in [[Ultima V]], the Ultima games often use the above alphabet for many of the in-game signs, books, etc. |
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| + | By ''[[Ultima IX]]'', the runic alphabet could be seen on the [[Maps of Ultima IX Towns]]. |
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==High resolution image== |
==High resolution image== |
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[[Image:Runicbig.gif|thumb|center|Click here for a high-resolution image.]] |
[[Image:Runicbig.gif|thumb|center|Click here for a high-resolution image.]] |
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| + | Note that Q is missing. Q has its own symbol, but it's not on the chart above. Note also that this is BASED on Nordic Runes. Not the actual Runes used in Nordic writing. |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | * [[Gargish Alphabet]] |
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| + | * [[Ophidian Alphabet]] |
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[[Category:Other Things]] |
[[Category:Other Things]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:36, 15 March 2020
Overview[]
A runic sign
Since the first entry in the series, the Ultima games made use of the Runic Alphabet on its maps and game manuals (see especially The Book of Mystic Wisdom from Ultima IV). Beginning with Ultima V, it was also used for many of the in-game signs, books, etc. This alphabet is especially present in Ultima V and Ultima VI, less so in Ultima VII and Ultima VII Part Two.
The Translation spell found in Serpent Isle can translate both these runes and the ancient Ophidian writing.
By Ultima IX, the runic alphabet could be seen on the Maps of Ultima IX Towns.
It is based on the Germanic / Norse runic alphabet.
High resolution image[]
Note that Q is missing. Q has its own symbol, but it's not on the chart above. Note also that this is BASED on Nordic Runes. Not the actual Runes used in Nordic writing.